Nonprofit Fundraising and Public-Private Partnerships
Listen to this video as a podcast. Learn more about the various methods nonprofits use to attract financial support. Consider the top ten reasons individuals and organizations contribute to nonprofits. Increase your understanding of how nonprofit representatives use the term “fundraising” to mean a variety of activities that differ from the Federal Ethics definition of […]
Fundraising Agreements, Policies and Practices
Fundraising agreements are specific to each federal agency. A closer look at the practices of the National Park Service provides insight on the Authorities, Policies and Practices of BLM, USFWS and USFS. Learn more about how the NPS agreements differ as it relates to the fundraising goal as well as the nature of the relationship […]
Financial Management of Public Private Partnerships
Charitable campaigns designed to support the work of public/private partnerships are on the rise. Nonprofit partners are stepping forward to raise philanthropic funds for restoration, historic preservation, recreation areas, educational programs and facilities. These contributions are being directly invested in public resources managed by federal agencies. Learn more about managing public/private partnerships that feature fundraising […]
Business Plan
Consider the uses of a business plan to guide day to day and long-term decision making. Discover how a business plan might support strategic conversations with funders and partner organizations. Learn more about the twelve questions funders ask that can be answered by a business plan. Discussion Questions: What are the benefits of the development […]
Strategic Planning Process and Action
Strategic plans are used to guide the decision-making and actions of an agency or organization, a project or program and a partnership or partnership network. Strategic plans are a tool used to advance the mission, vision and values of an organization, program or partnership, adapt to changing circumstances and determine the people, infrastructure and resources […]
What is a Peer-Learning Network?
When you find yourself in deep and unfamiliar waters, who are you going to call? Explore how peer learning networks can be a valuable resource for constructing new knowledge and practices. Discussion Questions: Who in your peer learning network challenges your assumptions, thinks as an entrepreneur or can weave diverse interests into a clear vision? […]
Entrepreneurship and Partnerships
Listen to this video as a podcast. Entrepreneurship is found throughout public agencies and nonprofits. Learn how to recognize the development of new products, services and ways of working in partnership that distinguish the actions of an entrepreneur. Dive into risk assessment and explore four strategies for managing the risk associated with partnership-driven activities. Discussion […]
America’s Great Outdoors Initiative
Listen to these videos as a podcast. On April 16, 2010, President Obama launched the America’s Great Outdoors (AGO) Initiative and charged the Secretaries of the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality to develop a 21st-century conservation […]
Leveraging Partnerships
Listen to this video as a podcast. Leveraging Partnerships is about building and supporting teamwork. Explore the defining characteristics of a well functioning team. Discover how the night sky illuminates these seven characteristics: purpose, participation, commitment, a results focus, candor, recognition and trust. Discussion Questions: Compare the seven characteristics of teamwork to your recent partnership […]
Ladder of Inference
Listen to this video as a podcast. Discussion Questions: Think of a time recently when you ran up the ladder of inference. What data did you select to focus on? What assumptions, conclusions, beliefs and actions did that lead you to? What are the benefits of “walking slowly back down the ladder”? What actions will […]
